There is only one perspective in this story. The stories perspective is seen from a third persons view, and because of this, the author allows the reader to focus on all the characters and to be able to see their growth. The narrator still focuses on Jimmy Doyle in order to inform the readers that he is the focal point of the story. Due to this, we can keep track of the character development and at the same time, see where the author is going with the story. It also adds an atmosphere that proves this story does have a moral, because most stories like fables, that serve a purpose are told from a 3rd persons perspective.
I think Joyce put the story in third person perspective purposley because it allows the reader to onlook the situation and come to their own conclusion. It is harder to find out the traits of the characters becuase their is no use of 'I' so we dont view the emotions they hold, but I think Joyce does a good job in descrbing the situation well enough for characteristics to be evident. For example "They were devils of fellows but he wished they would stop: it was getting late."
Joyce uses third person perspective in many of his stories such as "Eveline" and "The Boarding House".
I think Joyce put the story in third person perspective purposley because it allows the reader to onlook the situation and come to their own conclusion. It is harder to find out the traits of the characters becuase their is no use of 'I' so we dont view the emotions they hold, but I think Joyce does a good job in descrbing the situation well enough for characteristics to be evident. For example
"They were devils of fellows but he wished they would stop: it was getting late."
Joyce uses third person perspective in many of his stories such as "Eveline" and "The Boarding House".